Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano Among Four Sanctioned By USADA

Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano, Marvin Vettori, and Augusto Mendes have been handed their sanctions by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). All four fighters tested positive for ostraine following out-of-competition drug tests. The supplements that…

Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montano, Marvin Vettori, and Augusto Mendes have been handed their sanctions by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). All four fighters tested positive for ostraine following out-of-competition drug tests. The supplements that each competitor took were found to be contaminated. Therefore, all fighters were given six-month sanctions. O’Malley, Vettori and Mendes have already […]

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USADA Announces Four Fighters Suspended For Ostarine

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced four fighters have tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug (PED) Ostarine. The positive samples came from out-of-competition tests. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported today that the four fighters who tested positive include Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes, and Marvin Vettori. All four were subsequently handed six-month suspensions. […]

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced four fighters have tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug (PED) Ostarine. The positive samples came from out-of-competition tests.

ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported today that the four fighters who tested positive include Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes, and Marvin Vettori. All four were subsequently handed six-month suspensions. O’Malley’s suspension is already up, while Montano’s is up next month:

“USADA just announced that Sean O’Malley, Nicco Montaño, Augusto Mendes & Marvin Vettori all tested positive for the PED ostarine in recent out-of-competition drug tests & were subsequently suspended six months. O’Malley’s suspension is already up while Montaño’s is up next month.”

The 24-year-old O’Malley is currently undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. His last Octagon appearance resulted in a unanimous decision victory over Andre Soukhamthath at UFC 22 last March. As for Montano, the former UFC women’s flyweight champion won the inaugural title in her last outing by outlasting Roxanne Modafferi.

Mendes hasn’t been active since being defeated by Aljamain Sterling in April of last year. Finally, Vettori hasn’t fought since his split decision loss to Israel Adesanya, also in April of last year.

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Augusto Mendes Granted UFC Release, Signs With ACB

Augusto Mendes is no longer a part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster. Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) announced that the former UFC bantamweight has signed with them. Sources told MMAFighting.com that Mendes had one fight left on hi…

Augusto Mendes is no longer a part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster. Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) announced that the former UFC bantamweight has signed with them. Sources told MMAFighting.com that Mendes had one fight left on his UFC deal, but was granted his release. Mendes was suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), […]

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Augusto Mendes Pulled From UFC Fight Night 119 Card

Augusto Mendes won’t be competing on the UFC Fight Night 119 card after all. Mendes was scheduled to take on Boston Salmon inside the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Instead, Mendes was forced to pull out due to an injury. As of now, Salmon doesn’t have a replacement opponent. “Tanquinho” released a statement on […]

Augusto Mendes won’t be competing on the UFC Fight Night 119 card after all. Mendes was scheduled to take on Boston Salmon inside the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Instead, Mendes was forced to pull out due to an injury. As of now, Salmon doesn’t have a replacement opponent. “Tanquinho” released a statement on […]

Augusto Mendes Doesn’t Feel He’s a Good Match-up For Aljamain Sterling

Augusto Mendes has confidence in his abilities to overcome Aljamain Sterling. The two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweights are set to do battle tomorrow night (April 15) inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The bout will take place as part of the UFC on FOX 24 card. For Mendes, this is a chance […]

Augusto Mendes has confidence in his abilities to overcome Aljamain Sterling. The two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweights are set to do battle tomorrow night (April 15) inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The bout will take place as part of the UFC on FOX 24 card. For Mendes, this is a chance […]

Aljamain Sterling on Fight With Augusto Mendes: ‘I Can’t Afford a Third Loss Here’

Aljamain Sterling realizes that another loss could put him in a tough spot. This Saturday night (April 15), Sterling will look to avoid his third straight professional mixed martial arts (MMA) defeat. To do so, he’ll have to get past Augusto Mendes. “The Funk Master” hasn’t emerged victorious since Dec. 2015. He’s lost to Bryan […]

Aljamain Sterling realizes that another loss could put him in a tough spot. This Saturday night (April 15), Sterling will look to avoid his third straight professional mixed martial arts (MMA) defeat. To do so, he’ll have to get past Augusto Mendes. “The Funk Master” hasn’t emerged victorious since Dec. 2015. He’s lost to Bryan […]